New Zealand held their nerve to secure a Dramatic draw against England in the Second Test and claim a 1-0 series victory in Christchurch.
Stuart Broad dismissed Jeet Raval who made 19, and Kane Williamson for a duck with the first two deliveries of the Day.
England sensed an opportunity when Colin de Grandhomme holed out with 27 overs remaining. Grandhomme made 45 runs.
However Ish Sodhi’s unbeaten 56, along with Neil Wagner’s 103-ball stay, was enough to see the black Caps Home.
New Zealand came close to defeat but Sodhi remained resilient, facing 168 balls in 197 minutes to keep England at bay, while Wagner offered solid support in the Final Hour.
The two held on to claim the first series victory at home over England since 1983-84 – before any of the current side were born – and ensure they end their season unbeaten in Tests.
The defeat means England end the winter without a win in Test Cricket – they lost the ashes 4-0, with a draw in Melbourne – and have not won away from home for 13 matches.
The brief score of the match are: England 307 and 352 for nine declared, New Zealand 278 and 256 for 8. APP/AFP